Read more about the article Driver transported after pickup hits 2 poles 
The driver of a Toyota Tacoma pickup was transported to the hospital Wednesday morning after suffering a medical emergency and striking two light poles in a Saugus residential neighborhood. Signal staff photo.

Driver transported after pickup hits 2 poles 

By Signal Staff  The driver of a Toyota Tacoma pickup was transported to the hospital Wednesday morning after suffering a medical emergency and striking two light poles in a Saugus…

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The Savvy Senior | What you should know about prepaid funeral plans 

Dear Savvy Senior,  I have been thinking about planning my funeral in advance so my kids won’t have to later but would like to inquire about prepaying. Is it a good idea to prepay for a funeral that you might not need for…

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Read more about the article Hart board recommended to approve grants, recognize students
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Hart board recommended to approve grants, recognize students

The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board is recommended to approve two grants aimed at supporting education and student services during Wednesday’s meeting, according to the agenda.   The two awards recommended for approval are the Career Technical Education Incentive…

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Read more about the article Saugus to discuss superintendent search in special meeting 
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Saugus to discuss superintendent search in special meeting 

The Saugus Union School District’s governing board is set to have a special board meeting in regard to its superintendent search on Wednesday, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the district’s Education Center.   Presentations will be given by three separate search firms…

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Read more about the article Kaiser warns of potential service interruption 
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Kaiser warns of potential service interruption 

Kaiser Permanente leadership said its hospitals and offices will remain open but warned there may be some appointments or nonemergency procedures rescheduled, due to a notice of a national strike.  Negotiations…

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Read more about the article City planners discuss affordable housing plans  
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City planners discuss affordable housing plans  

City planners are reviewing plans for a 287-unit affordable housing development on several parcels at the corner of Sierra Highway and Newhall Avenue, according to city records.  The project was discussed Dec. 4…

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Read more about the article ‘More than basketball’: Saugus High girls’ team gifted custom sports gear 
The Saugus girls’ basketball team react to new gear gifted by Adidas following their practice on Wednesday Jan. 14, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

‘More than basketball’: Saugus High girls’ team gifted custom sports gear 

Some of the biggest dreams athletes usually talk about are winning a championship title, making their community proud, and if possible, playing at the professional level.   After all, at the professional level an athlete's life is full of opportunities to travel…

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Deputies: Man arrested on suspicion of possessing known stolen property 

A 34-year-old Canyon Country man was arrested on suspicion of receiving known stolen property and loitering and possession of burglary tools while Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies were patrolling the area of Crossglade Avenue and…

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Read more about the article What representing Team USA means for Golden Valley alum Azaria Hill  
Azaria Hill (left) celebrating with her Bobsled pilot, Kaysha Love (right). Hill and Love have been selected to represent Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Photo Courtesy of Azaria Hill.

What representing Team USA means for Golden Valley alum Azaria Hill  

Long before graduating from the University of Nevada Las Vegas as a track and field student-athlete, Azaria Hill made a name for herself at Golden Valley High School and became a three-time…

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Scared of artificial intelligence? New law forces makers to disclose disaster plans 

By Khari Johnson CalMatters Writer  Tech companies that create large, advanced artificial intelligence models will soon have to share more information about how the models can impact society and give their employees ways…

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California homeowners could qualify for grants for new roofs and fire safety 

By Levi Sumagaysay CalMatters Writer  Some homeowners in areas of California with high wildfire risk could eventually get money for new roofs or to build fire-resistant zones around their properties under…

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Read more about the article Community members hold prayer at Chiquita landfill 
Locals at a prayer circle organized by former Val Verde resident Bill Monroe outside the Chiquita Canyon Landfill. Susan Monaghan/The Signal

Community members hold prayer at Chiquita landfill 

Just down the asphalt path from the massive closed gates of the Chiquita Canyon Landfill, a few dozen local residents stood beside each other Saturday afternoon in a bid for a morale boost.   Longtime Val Verde resident Bill Monroe, who now lives with his wife Tamara in Lakeview…

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Read more about the article Congress unveils $1.2T bipartisan funding package 
The U.S. Capitol building at sunrise in Washington on Jan. 16, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Congress unveils $1.2T bipartisan funding package 

By Arjun Singh Contributing Writer  The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday released the text of a $1.2 trillion three-bill spending package that would fund several federal departments and agencies until Sept. 30.  The package of…

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Trump says he had ‘very good’ Greenland call with NATO leader 

By Rachel Roberts Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he had a “very good” telephone call with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, in which the escalating political standoff around Greenland…

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